•By Halimah Olamide
There is panic in the Iju Area of Lagos State, following an explosion that occured in the late hours of Tuesday
According to information gathered by correspondent of NPO Reports, the fire started at about 10:30pm From a gas filling shop when a truck that came to deliver gas caught fire.
Although, as at press time, the number of casualties was yet to be known.
Director Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Magaret Adeseye, who confirmed the incident to Vanguard, said, “We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground to put out the raging fire. Update coming soon.”
According to Adeseye, “The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service is currently attending a fire explosion at Agbado Road, Toyin Bus Stop, Iju Ishaga.
The Fire which was reported at 22:04hrs Tuesday as a result of a gas tanker that accidentally caught fire and accompanied with explosion, has been confined to the tanker and adjoining row of shops it spread to as concerted efforts are ongoing to forestall further spread to protect the environment and property including the nearby Kerosene Petroleum Filling Station.
“The agency is assuring the public of their safety and admonishing them to be as distance as possible from the scene while naked flames should be avoided for now within the vicinity.
“Update to follow as situation unfolds.”
A resident of the area who spoke with the NPO Reports at about 1am confirmed that many people had been displaced as the explosion affected many buildings.
”Buildings were just shaking and no one knew what could happen next. I have moved out of our house and temporarily staying overnight at a family residence,” the resident said